We have waited patiently, and The Ordeal is finally upon us! PAINTED IN EXILE have released their debut full-length album, The Ordeal. In celebration of the release, the band is streaming the record in full. Take a listen to the entire album in all of its genre-bending, technical progressive metal glory below.

You can order your copy of The Ordeal now via http://paintedinexile.bigcartel.com/. Featuring PAINTED IN EXILE's signature sound that further melds classic rock, jazz, classical and even hip-hop influences, The Ordeal transcends far beyond what PAINTED IN EXILE has released to date, fully showcasing the band's gifted and refreshed line-up.

Check out PAINTED IN EXILE's new music video for "House of Cards", originally revealed last month. The cinematic video, directed by Tom Flynn, can be viewed on KNAC.COM right HERE.

The Ordeal track listing:

"House Of Cards"

"Welcome (One And Come All)"

"The Bazaar"

"Jupiter"

"Transition Wow"

"DM"

"Not For Nothin'"

"Like A Memory"

"These People"

"My Keeper"

The Ordeal was produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Jamie King - recognized for his work with bands such as BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, THE CONTORTIONIST, SCALE THE SUMMIT and other modern progressive metal mainstays. The album was recorded at both Basement Recording Studios in Winston-Salem, NC and The Fidelitorium in Kernersville, NC. Orchestral arrangements on the album were written by Alan Hankers. Additional production and engineering support was provided by PAINTED IN EXILE guitarist Ivan Chopik.

After unquestionably solidifying themselves as a band-to-watch in the progressive metal scene with 2008's 3.14 demo and 2009's Revitalized EP, fans have been eagerly awaiting a full-fledged comeback. After dropping a track here (specifically "DM") and a hint there for the last few years, PAINTED IN EXILE fully crowd-funded The Ordeal this year with massive fan support via Indiegogo campaign (the band actually surpassed their goal of $15,000).

PAINTED IN EXILE will hit three cities on a mini tour with INTERVALS and PLINI beginning next week in Cleveland, OH. See below for all confirmed dates.